Thursday, March 8, 2012

Violetta


House plants are an integral part of my decorating style and philosophy.  
African violets (saintpaulia sp) are among my favorites.  



Luminescent blooms tower over velvety green, heart-shaped leaves.  They come in a multitude of colors, but of course, my preference is for white blooms.



My African violets have never looked this good.





The difference is in the pot.  I bought this pot specifically designed for African violets last fall. These planters are nothing new, but I had been skeptical of this design and not thought it worth the extra money. 
Boy I was wrong!  
This planter has a porous inner pot and a glazed outer pot.  All you do is simply keep a supply of water in the outer pot and the inner one draws in as much water as it needs.  
It could not be any more simple.




A mulch of decorative rock keeps the moisture in.  
Flowering indoor plants satisfy my gardening needs during the cold weather months.  

Until next time...
Anne

2 comments:

  1. I love your white African Violet Anne.....and, it looks SO healthy. I love gardening and tending the flowers in the garden BUT.....I'm not so good with indoor plants. Maybe I need one of those pots !! XXXX

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  2. I had no idea there were special pots for African violets. I need one of those for all my neglected indoor plants. Think it would work?
    Camille

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